The therapeutic and cosmetic properties of aloe appear in almost all major ancient civilizations, from Egypt, Persia, Greece and Rome to China and India. Nefertiti, used to take daily her bath in its juice, famous Cleopatra of Egypt, did appreciate aloe as a secret of beauty. Nowadays, we know that thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients, aloe cleans the pores of the skin by preventing sebum, deeply hydrates the skin and slows down the aging.

Why the gel of aloe ‘’ALOE VERA GELLY’’ can be used as basis for many beauty recipes?The aloe vera gel is the best "transportation mean" because:Thanks to the presence of lignin and polysaccharides, the Aloe vera has excellent penetrating ability and is an ideal vehicle for the transfer of other elements, with which combined, deep within the skin. That is why, there are thousands of medical and cosmetic products containing aloe. In addition, the stabilized aloe vera gel of FOREVER, is as close to nature, as possible.

Here are some recipes that surely some will be ideal for the needs of your skin!

Protective Mask for dry and damaged hairYou will need: 1 tablespoon aloe vera Gelly 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon olive oil Mix all ingredients together and massage your head gently rubbing the scalp. Leave for 30 minutes before washing your hair. After shampooing, rinse with chamomile and then with water. Apply 1 to 2 times a week and your hair will regain their elasticity.

Face mask for all skin types You will need: 1 tablespoon cream 1 tablespoon beaten egg yolk 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gelly Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until they become a homogenized cream. Put a thin layer of mask on face and neck, let it dry and then apply one to two layers yet. Leave for 20 minutes, remove with warm water and then rinse with plenty of cold water.

Gel for tired eyes You will need: 1 / 4 of a large cucumber 30 gr. Aloe Vera Gelly Mash cucumber (about 55 gr.) in a blender, put it in a glass bowl, add the aloe vera gel and stir. Transfer the mixture into a clean, sterile jar, spread the cream with cotton in the area. Store the rest in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Scrub for the face You will need: 1 teaspoon Gelly ½ teaspoon granulated sugar Stir and apply fresh to clean face, with circular gentle moves over the face except the sensitive area below the eyes. Rinse with cold water until the remains of sugar leave.

Mask for shine with Vitamin C You will need: 1 tablespoon of aloe gel 2 vitamins Absorbent C Pulverize the vitamins in the mortar (or between two spoons if we have no mortar), mix the powder with Gelly and spread on a clean face. Leave the mask for 15 minutes, rinse well with lukewarm water and then with cold. It is preferable to be in the evening or afternoon. Generally, it is advisable to avoid using skin care products with vitamin C when exposed to sun in order not to appear freckles. Moreover, due to the oats containing in vitamin Absorbent C of Forever, we achieve fresh and elastic skin without redness. It can be made 2 times a week.

MASK WITH HONEY You will need: 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon cream 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera Gelly Mix all ingredients together and apply on your face for 15 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water. The moisturizing properties of both aloe and cream make that mask ideal for all skin types, while the beneficial properties of honey help to rebuild and nourish the skin. It can be made 3 times a week.

ANTI-WRINKLE MASK WITH HONEY You will need: 1 tablespoon honey 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon avocado oil or mashed avocado 1 tablespoon of gel aloe ALOE VERA GELLY 1 capsule of vitamin E, A-Beta Care Mix ingredients and apply on your face for 15 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water. It is ideal for all skin types as the beneficial properties of all ingredients and Vitamin E (antioxidant properties) are helping to rebuild, nourish and increase the elasticity of the skin. It can be made 3 times a week.

SKIN FISSURES TREATMENT In a small cream bowl, mix as follows: 1) 1/4 cup aloe vera ALOE VERA GELLY 2) 1/2 cup olive oil 3) 10 capsules of vitamin A & E (open the capsules and pour the contents in the mixture) Mix in a small container and apply every other day after shower, with a brush.( to avoid dirty the vitamin, wear gloves). We can optional put a film on the skin. Duration of treatment: 30 minutes Rinse with water. The mixture is better stored in the door of the refrigerator.